Social Enterprise through Acquisition (SETA) - Buyers
  • Social Enterprise through Acquisition (SETA) - Buyers

    Expression of Interest
  • Is your organization looking for ways to explore generating revenue? Has your organization already identified social enterprise as a strategy and is contemplating business acquisition? 

    There are many advantages to buying an existing business:
    - A proven track record,
    - A structure for generating revenue
    - A defined product or service,
    - Employees,
    - An existing customer base,
    - A network of suppliersand an established distribution channel

    If this is something your organization is interested in exploring, please complete this Expression of Interest.

    CSCNL is also compiling a listing of small businesses looking to sell. It is through a matching process that we aim to link potential sellers with potential buyers.

    For buyers accepted to the program, we provide hands-on support, and funding for relevant business expenses up to $15K.
    - Up to $5K for business valuation
    - Up to $5K for legal costs related to the acquisition
    - Up to $5K for business plan/financials

    We are also exploring future funding opportunities for organizations that complete an acquisition.

    [1] Scale Collaborative, Pathways to a Successful Purchase, Adapted Buyers Workbook for Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations.

  • General Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Legal Structure of Organization
  • Organization Information

  • Have you identified your social, organizational, and financial objectives that will determine the type of business that would make a good match?*
  • Has a business acquisition been discussed at the board table?
  • Is there a specific type of business your organization is interested in (e.g. goods, services)?
  • Do you have restrictions on the types of business your organization is interested in?
  • What geographic location are you interested in? Please check as many as applicable
  • Are you aware of a business currently for sale that interest your organization?
  • If yes, have you approached the business?
  • Are you interested in:*
  • Do you have a real estate agent and/or Broker?
  • Would you agree to us sharing this information with a potential seller?*
  • Would you agree to let us make your interest in buying public?*
  • Would you like to participate in a Meet and Greet with multiple potential sellers?*
  • Social Media and Online Information

  • Should be Empty: